Mike And Rene Gaia

Mike & Rene grow bananas on a 60 hectare property just out of Innisfail in Far North Queensland. They are conservationists that have worked hard to minimise their farms effect on the environment. To get their mind off the stresses of farming the pair enjoy a spot of dancing.

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In February 2011 Cyclone Yasi destroyed Mike and Rene’s farm in Innisfail. Strong winds and storms damaged several sheds and property causing the loss of 60 hectares of crops.
The first bunches of bananas are coming back but the farm hasn’t been re-planted since Cyclone Larry 5 years ago.
An expensive and laborious recovery is ahead.

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